Extremist radicalisation is no longer a matter of months – it now takes just weeks to trap vulnerable youth. More young people behind terror threats with radicalisation taking just weeks: ExpertsAqil HamzahThe Straits TimesAug 11, 2026The rapid pace of youth radicalisation is driven by the internet, social media algorithms and gaming environments, with extremist networks exploiting the vulnerabilities of impressionable youth, experts said. Researchers in Britain said that social media platforms are feeding the quest for an identity with harmful content. The IEP report noted that social media platforms utilise algorithms that funnel individuals into echo chambers by constantly presenting content aligned with users’ interests. Youth who engage with edgy or controversial content on social media are “rapidly fed” videos that glorify serial killers, school shooters and terrorists.